YAGA Scholarship Program

Youngstown Area Grocers Association (YAGA) Scholarships

While the 2019 Application Process has passed, we encourage you to check back later for new scholarship forms and guidelines.

The Youngstown Area Grocers Association (YAGA) Scholarship Program was established to provide financial support to YAGA members’ employees and their dependents who are enrolled in college. The program offers multiple scholarships, including the Henry Nemenz Sr. and Danny Writtenberry scholarships. The scholarships were established to honor Henry’s and Danny’s contributions to the grocery industry. Each scholarship is a $1000 award for one year.

Eligibility Requirements:

Employer company is a member of Youngstown Area Grocers Association

Employed at YAGA member company for at least one year

Employees and dependents of employees of YAGA member company

High School Seniors and College (Undergraduate and Graduate) Students

Criteria/Requirements:

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale (if applicant is employed, the minimum GPA is 2.5 on 4.0 scale)

Business or retail industry related major/field of study

Two letters of recommendation from teacher, guidance counselor, professor, or supervisor/manager.